4 Stocks With Solid Shareholder Yield to Safeguard Your Portfolio

An updated edition of the May 8, 2025, article. In a market increasingly driven by narratives and speculative growth, many investors overlook a powerful metric, shareholder yield, which quietly compounds wealth over time. Defined as the combination of dividend yield, share buybacks, and net debt reduction, shareholder yield reflects how effectively a company returns capital to its shareholders. For long-term investors seeking sustainable returns and downside protection, focusing on high shareholder yield st ...